Batroun
A historic coastal town with swimming coves, old lanes, restaurants and a lively summer atmosphere.
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North Lebanon
North Lebanon stretches from Batroun and Tripoli on the coast to Bsharri, Qadisha Valley and the cedar highlands.
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The coast offers old towns, food and swimming, while inland roads climb quickly into cooler mountain scenery.
Tripoli, Batroun and Bsharri work well as separate bases rather than a rushed single-day circuit.
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Destinations
Tripoli
Historic souks, Mamluk architecture and distinctive northern Lebanese food make Tripoli a rewarding cultural day trip.
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A mountain town above Qadisha Valley, close to Cedars of God and some of northern Lebanon's most dramatic scenery.
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Attractions
Cedars of God
A protected grove of ancient Lebanon cedars above Bsharri and part of the Qadisha Valley World Heritage Site.
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Qadisha Valley
A dramatic mountain valley of cliffs, paths and historic monasteries, protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Baatara Gorge
A seasonal waterfall dropping through a limestone sinkhole crossed by three natural rock bridges.
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